"DataShift ( http://civicus.org/thedatashift/ ) launched three calls for researchers based in three DataShift pilot locations: Argentina, East Africa (Tanzania and Kenya), and Nepal. The research will focus on the long-term impact of citizen-generated data initiatives.

The deadline for submissions for this research project has been extended until 18.00 CEST on Wednesday, 19th August 2015.

DataShift
sees citizen-generated data as data that people or their organisations
produce to directly monitor, demand or drive change on issues that
affect them. It is actively given by citizens, providing direct
representations of their perspectives and an alternative to datasets
collected by governments or international institutions. See recently
published DataShift briefing that explains what citizen generated data
is and why it is important at: http://civicus.org/images/ER%20cgd_brief.pdf

This scope of work is projected to include:

-
Identification of at least five (preferably ongoing or completed)
citizen-generated data initiatives based in the respective pilot
locations that address issues relevant to the Sustainable Development
Goals. Selection of initiatives will be determined in consultation with
the DataShift team.

Use of the data: Has the data been used by policy makers, civil society organisations or other actors – and if so, how?

Data
quality: Are any levels of verification built into the initiative? How
sound is the data, particularly if it comes from multiple sources?

Sustainability
of the initiative: What is the initiative’s projected lifespan? Is this
clearly indicated? Are there plans to maintain the initiative’s online
presence after the period of data collection ends?

Local
context: How is data on the topics that citizen-generated data
initiatives address received at the local level: is it considered to be
trustworthy?

- A summary of key findings and trends, drawn from the assessed initiatives.

Potential
researchers for this contract should submit their CV together with an
indicative budget and two-page statement on how they would approach this
piece of work and their relevant experience. Bids should be sent by 18.00 CEST on Wednesday 19th August.

The maximum budget for the work is USD2,500. For more details, please see the links below for the calls for proposals: